Anime Explosion!: The What? Why? and Wow! of Japanese Animation, Revised and Updated Edition

Description

For fans, culture watchers, and perplexed outsiders, this expanded edition offers an engaging tour of the anime megaverse, from older artistic traditions
to the works of modern creators like Hayao Miyazaki, Katsuhiro Otomo, Satoshi Kon, and CLAMP. Examined are all of anime's major themes, styles, and conventions,
plus the familiar tropes of giant robots, samurai, furry beasts, high school heroines, and gay/girl/fanboy love. Concluding are fifteen essays on favorite
anime, including Evangelion, Escaflowne, Sailor Moon, Patlabor, and Fullmetal Alchemist.

"An excellent reference work on the subject. . . . Recommended for Japanese pop culture collections as well as public and academic library film
collections." — Library Journal (starred review)

"Mr. Drazen, like others of the Stone Bridge Press club, does his homework in spades." — Akadot.com

"The ideal gift for the fan who thinks he knows it all, or perhaps the parent who knows nothing. The world of Japanese animation is laden with
so-called beginner's guides, but in my opinion, this is the first that has been truly worth picking up." — UK Sci-Fi Channel

"An essential reference for understanding the landmarks, themes, and history contained in this intriguing form of popular culture." — John F. Barber, School of Arts and Humanities, The University of Texas at Dallas, Leonardo Journal

"This book is useful not only as a reference to Anime, but also as a rewarding guide to some aspects of contemporary Japanese culture." — University Library: Monthly Book Spotlight, June 2003

"A good resource and guide to the foundation, historical development and overall themes in Japanese animation and serves as an excellent reference
source whether you are an established fan or a person who wants to learn about the cultural aspects of this specific and increasingly popular
genre." — Active Anime